About Flamewing
Flamewing is a blue-hot dragon hero unlocked for 1,100 coins. Fireball launches medium-speed shots with an orange shell and blue-hot core for 18 damage, and impacts leave flames on villains that keep draining health. Inferno Gust breathes a wide flame shockwave that blasts monsters backwards, and Ember Wings gives Flamewing a speed burst after the special while lightly burning nearby monsters.
Best playstyle
- Crowd control
- Burn damage
- Boss-focused
Strengths
- Inferno Gust combines damage with one of the strongest knockbacks in the game.
- Burning fireballs keep damaging monsters after impact.
- 125 health and 8% armor make Flamewing sturdier than most ranged heroes.
- The post-special speed burst doubles as an escape.
Weaknesses
- Fireballs do not pierce.
- A 0.32-second attack interval is one of the slower ranged rates.
- The gust is wide but forward-facing, so facing matters.
Best weapons for Flamewing
Laser Rifle covers the lack of pierce. Rocket Launcher's splash pairs well with groups that the gust has blown into a pile. Freeze Ray keeps burning monsters in place longer.
Best upgrades
Split Shot doubles the number of burning fireballs. Focus Core lets you use Inferno Gust more, which is both defence and offence. Power Fists improves every fireball.
Beginner strategy
Turn to face the biggest group before firing Inferno Gust, then use the speed burst to escape and keep shooting. Let the burns finish monsters while you move.
Advanced strategy
Gust monsters into walls and cover so they bunch up, then fire burning shots into the pile. Bosses resist much of the push, so use the gust on adds and keep fireballs on the boss.
Boss strategy
Strong. Burn damage keeps ticking on a boss while you dodge, and clearing adds with the gust lets you focus on the boss's patterns.
Best difficulty
Good on every difficulty, especially Legend, where its blend of durability and control shines.